Left photo by Jean Allsopp, Right photo by Laurey Glenn with styling by Kathleen Varner
Founded in 2016 by Leigh and Kevin Misso, River Brook has established itself as one of the Southeast’s leading design-build firms, creating homes where architecture, interiors, and craftsmanship come together as one seamless vision. With the publication of Living with Legacy, the Birmingham-based firm offers an intimate look at the philosophy behind its work and the homes that define it.
Published by Beta-Plus and arriving in October 2026, Living with Legacy coincides with two River Brook milestones—the firm’s 10th anniversary in November 2026 and the opening of its new studio in downtown Homewood, Alabama.
Living with Legacy is available for pre-order at Thank You Bookshop in Crestwood, bookstores throughout Alabama, and nationwide through Books-A-Million. Order online through Simon & Schuster, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Target, Walmart, and Hudson Booksellers. For book signings and events, visit riverbrook.com and follow on Instagram
The book centers on River Brook’s belief that architecture, construction, and interiors are inseparable. Across 272 pages, 15 residences showcase the award-winning firm’s distinctive approach to composition, proportion, materials, craftsmanship, and emotion.
Bound in natural Italian linen, the volume presents homes that reinterpret historic influences through contemporary craftsmanship. Natural stone, warm woods, hand-finished plaster, and carefully selected materials create spaces that feel timeless, welcoming, and deeply lived in.
More than a portfolio, Living with Legacy reflects River Brook’s commitment to craftsmanship, thoughtful collaboration, and homes designed to endure for generations.
